Ingredients
– 8 cups broccoli chopped into small pieces
– 1/2 cup diced red onion
– 1/2 cup dried cranberries
– 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
– 4 slices cooked bacon
– 3/4 cup mayonnaise
– 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1-Rinse and chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces, including stems for extra crunch.
2-Cook the bacon until crispy, then dice it into small bits.
3-In a bowl, mix the broccoli, red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon.
4-Whisk the dressing ingredients together separately.
5-Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
6-Garnish with extra sunflower seeds, cranberries, or bacon if you want more pop.
Last Step:
Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.Notes
🥬 Use both broccoli stems and florets for a balanced, crunchy texture.
🥓 Cook bacon until crispy to add a satisfying crunch and smoky flavor.
🍋 The apple cider vinegar in the dressing softens broccoli slightly and enhances the overall flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg